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Episode 216 - Wroxeter: the heart of a Roman city

Episode 216 - Wroxeter: the heart of a Roman city

FromThe English Heritage Podcast


Episode 216 - Wroxeter: the heart of a Roman city

FromThe English Heritage Podcast

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Length:
37 minutes
Released:
May 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week, we’re joined by English Heritage properties historian Andrew Roberts and curator Cameron Moffet to explore the story of Wroxeter Roman city in Shropshire.

Though a small village today, Wroxeter was once the fourth largest town in Roman Britain, when it was known as Viriconium. It was almost the same size as Pompeii in Italy and its true size can best be judged by the scale of the surviving defences and ramparts. Discover how the city grew out of a legionary fortress, what life would have been like for its residents and how we’re sharing its story in new ways with visitors today.

To find out more or plan a visit, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/wroxeter.
Released:
May 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites, and brings the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk